Day trip from Rajshahi to Kishanganj
Kishanganj lies 203 km (126 mi) north of Rajshahi, -0.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 203 km (126 mi) apart, Kishanganj is a realistic day trip from Rajshahi: about 3 h 18 min each way by road.
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| Rajshahi | Kishanganj | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bangladesh | India |
| Population | 763,580 | 105,782 |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+6 (Asia/Dhaka) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
Clocks in Kishanganj are 30 min behind Rajshahi right now, so a 3 h 18 min journey lands only 2 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kishanganj
Crossing from Bangladesh into India: money changes from the Taka to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book tours and tickets in Kishanganj
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Staying in Kishanganj
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Common questions
How far is Kishanganj from Rajshahi?
203 km (126 mi) in a straight line, north of Rajshahi; by road roughly 247 km (154 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rajshahi to Kishanganj by road?
About 3 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rajshahi and Kishanganj?
Kishanganj is 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Dhaka).
What currency do I need in Kishanganj?
The Rupee (INR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.